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Posts Tagged: Ken Tyler

  • Benchmarking Cost Textile Care Operations

    Benchmarking Cost Textile Care Operations

    By:  Ken Tyler,   Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Below you will find my benchmarking cost textile care operations for 2021.  The year 2021 was used because it takes several years to quantify and validate the results.  I encourage other industry associations to partake in similar studies since this information is important to the members of our

  • Getting Back to the Basics

    Getting Back to the Basics

    By Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Things change every day but some things should always remain the same.  Today, with so much that has changed in our work environment, financial climate and interpersonal communications, I think it’s time to get back to basics.  Just something to think about. 1)   Laundry cost bench marks are

  • Tips on Planning a New Facility or Equipment Purchase 

    Tips on Planning a New Facility or Equipment Purchase 

    By Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant If you’re thinking about upgrading your facility, there are many things that you should consider prior to taking the leap.  Of course, you want any upgrade or purchase to add to its value.  One wrong move though, and that value-added could turn into a drain on your budget.

  • Looking Ahead – 2022 (Part 1)

    Looking Ahead – 2022 (Part 1)

    Many of us are happy that 2021 is behind us.  But what lies ahead is unknown. In this three-part series industry leaders have shared their concerns for the industry, advice for operators, and their COVID experiences. See Part 2 here and Part 3 here **************************************************************** Ty Acton President Tingue What are your concerns for the

  • President Biden Signs ‘Buy American’ Order

    President Biden Signs ‘Buy American’ Order

    By Ken Tyler, Laundry Consultant President Biden recently signed a ‘Buy American’ executive order for government procurement with the goal to increase American-made purchases and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. How will this executive order affect our industry? There has been much discussion about this order, which affects the Federal Procurement of products made in America. The

  • Think Before You Act on Chemical Supply Changes

    Think Before You Act on Chemical Supply Changes

    By Ken Tyler There are unseen challenges when changing chemical suppliers in a laundry.  So if you’re considering a switch – look before you leap. The primary focus regarding chemical suppliers is the service they provide to your laundry facility.  In most cases, there is minimal difference between the actual chemicals being provided or processes

  • Tyler Reflects on Coronavirus

    Tyler Reflects on Coronavirus

    By Ken Tyler, Laundry Consultant I recall my father who was on the USS Enterprise when Pearl Harbor was attacked.  He told me we were attacked by surprise and were just not prepared and you could blame many “but to no resolve,” so give that a rest. “History will be the truth teller.” Based on

  • New $14 Million VA Laundry

    New $14 Million VA Laundry

    by Ken Tyler, CEO TYCORPS International The Department of Veteran Affairs (FBO) National Acquisition Center, Hines, IL announced the award of a new steam-less laundry system at VA Medical Center Bay Pines, Florida for $14 million dollars. VA Bay Pines healthcare laundry processes laundry for VA Bay Pines, VA James A. Haley Medical Center, Tampa